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chrisdubya Scooby Slapper
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Posted: 16:43 - 11 Jul 2017 Post subject: Did a buy! |
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Hi chaps, finally succumbed and bought myself a more off-road orientated machine in the form of a KTM LC4 640. Its got a few little extras including talon wheels & hubs, a rather fruity exhaust, brand new chain and sprockets, refreshed suspension, -1 front sprocket and some super corsa scrubs should I feel the need to hoon it around Teesside karting track...
Coming from an R1, this thing is such great fun on the bump backroads we have around here!
I'm also looking at light greenlaning and as such its already fitted with more on road/off road tyres - front being a Bridgestone trail wing 101 and the rear being a more knobbly Heidenau K60.
Im thinking of changing the rear to match the front as I'll be more on road, but going to give it a bash how it is first, and ordering some hand guards.
If anyone has suggestions on how to make these bikes better please do comment!
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Posted: 09:18 - 12 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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Cheers guys - this isnt going to be an all out off-roader by the way, I'd have bought a traily for that!
I just fancied a little fun machine that would have some light off road capability should I be out and about and fancied exploring
Knowing me, this will last a few months and be chopped in for something more dedicated, however in the mean time this was cheap, in good nic, and I know some previous owners so it'll do for now |
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Posted: 09:25 - 14 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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As long as you had a giggle! I had a mini adventure last night, down some local roads which have 'Unsuitable for motor vehicles' signs.
I drive past these roads nearly every day and never been down them! So last night I had a tootle.
https://i.imgur.com/Ph4fSH9.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/lk4s0vO.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/6wD6j98.jpg
Was nice to just have a little wonder!
I saw a barn owl catching his tea and wanted to stop and take a photo. 1st lesson - not too much front brake on the slippy stuff. Skidded a little bit but didnt drop it.
Bike feels surprisingly planted and light actually! Obviously I'll find its limits on the harder, muddier lanes.
Handles well on the roads too and with the (lack of) power it has you can use everything the bike has and not worry about it going wrong.
But, although it's not the perfect machine, I had fun! |
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Posted: 10:25 - 14 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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You had fun so job well done ____________________ I want your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle.
Suzuki GP125 Suzuki GSX600F Suzuki SV650S KTM EXC250F SkyTeam Bongo 125
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SnowdoniaRider |
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Posted: 09:11 - 20 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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Mini Adventure No.2 last night:
https://i.imgur.com/EGsu55w.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/sVBHFrV.jpg
We went to the beach! Great fun.
Also went through some local wooded areas and I was surprised at how well it coped - it went everywhere my mates gasgas did! Once I let some air out of the tyres...
Realistically, its a big lump of a bike with too much torque for greenlaning (especially with my puny 12 stone on it) but for now, it suits me fine as I still like a little road hoon every now and then.
No regrets buying it thus far! |
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Posted: 15:18 - 27 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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Thanks
From what I can find the LC4 is 137kg dry and the 404e 119kg so a good saving there (the gasgas 250 weight 107kg I think).
From what I can gather, the one I'm looking at is low mileage, has 11 months MOT and comes with spare plastics, a smaller tank, spare seat, SM wheels, a range of sprockets, and a few maintenance bits consisting of:
* new wheel bearings in enduro wheels
* new chain
* new countershaft bearing, ss spacer and new seal,
* carb stripped and cleaned ( had a blocked jet)
* oil and filter changed, new plug
* new brake pads and brakes bled
* new battery
* forks rebuilt with new seals
He also mentioned a 'pumper carb' producing more power? Or is this just a standard thing the 'e' version has over the DS/DRZ?
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Posted: 15:39 - 27 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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Hairy muff, thanks
I think this could be the bike for me. I know a full-on enduro would be better offroad, but I dont want to lose road riding capability.
I'll go and have a view anyway |
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Well that lasted....
640 gone, now on the hunt for a 2 stroke machine.
Looking at 2007-8 era KTM exc 250/300 as that is realistically my budget (i'm having to allow for a trailer & tow bar). Can anyone offer any information on these? From what I can see, the only downside of them is kick start only? |
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It looks pretty good.
My husband had a 125cc but we sold it. Now we are looking for a new one |
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Yeah mate, saw that. Absolutely perfect. But about 6 hours away from me! |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 230 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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